Research Intern

Cedars-Sinai Radiation Oncology is pioneering the imaging and radiation methods of the future. Our research is dedicated to advancing the field of radiation therapy through more precise and effective treatments, while also exploring the impact of cancer therapies on cardiovascular health and physician workforce dynamics.

We invite applications for a Research Internship focused on cardio-oncology clinical outcomes research and healthcare workforce trends. This internship provides a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience with clinical research methods, protected health information (PHI) management, and physician workforce studies in a collaborative, state-of-the-art academic environment.

Role Summary

As a Research Intern, you will:

• Be mentored by a physician scientist, gaining exposure to cutting-edge clinical cancer outcomes research.

• Learn foundational concepts in cardio-oncology, cancer staging, treatment types, and cardiovascular risk factors.

• Acquire skills in patient data collection, healthcare workforce research, and scientific communication.

• Participate in academic activities, including seminars and networking opportunities with researchers and peers.

This role is designed to provide practical training in clinical research, data analysis, and healthcare workforce studies, making it ideal for candidates considering careers in medicine, public health, or research.

Primary Responsibilities

• Review project background and research objectives.

• Conduct literature reviews and perform systematic data collection.

• Collect and analyze patient clinical data from electronic health records and radiation treatment systems.

• Record and interpret laboratory, health history, cancer history, imaging history, and radiation treatment data.

• Assist with workforce research, including social media and physician workforce trends.

• Summarize findings and contribute to poster or oral research presentations.

Internship Goals & Learning Objectives

• Gain a solid introduction to cardio-oncology and clinical outcomes research.

• Develop skills in data collection, data analysis, and interpretation.

• Build familiarity with healthcare data systems, including:

  • RedCap – data input

  • CS-Link – electronic health record navigation

  • Mosaiq & Eclipse – radiation treatment planning systems

• Learn real-world healthcare research methodologies while adhering to PHI and compliance standards.

• Strengthen scientific communication through team meetings, written summaries, and poster presentations.

Role Activities & Timeline

Introduction & Orientation

• Training in clinical research methods, PHI protocols, and radiation treatment planning systems.

• Overview of cardio-oncology concepts and study objectives.

Foundation Building

• Begin data collection focusing on cancer treatment details and cardiovascular risk factors.

• Learn to extract radiation dose metrics for cardiac substructures.

Skill Development

• Conduct data analysis on relationships between treatment exposures and outcomes.

• Participate in weekly team meetings and research updates.

• Prepare data summaries and practice scientific presentations.

Independent Research

• Advance toward independent data analysis and project development.

• Contribute to healthcare workforce research initiatives.

• Prepare and present research posters or talks.

Ongoing Activities

• Weekly check-ins with a supervisor to monitor progress.

• Participation in academic seminars and student networking events.

• Continuous skill-building in clinical data management and interpretation.

Additional Details

• This is a data-focused research internship; no work with specimens or samples is required.

• Interns will handle PHI (with training and oversight) using Cedars-Sinai systems only.

• The internship emphasizes mentorship, collaboration, and skill development in a supportive research environment.